Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Human Services from the university (or equivalent) and portfolio.
Applicants must submit a professional practice portfolio that demonstrates Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) practice standards and code of ethics for the first placement.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
Qualify as a social worker and gain the skills to make a difference in people's lives with the Master of Social Work Studies.
If you're interested in working with people and addressing social and community issues and problems, social work is an exciting and rewarding career. As a social worker, you'll have a commitment to the wellbeing of society and be highly skilled to intervene with and support individuals, families, groups and communities.
You'll study the role of evidence and research in supporting social work practice and you'll complete a range of courses to develop a deeper understanding in influencing and implementing social policy through community consultation.
This program will allow you to qualify as a social worker. In addition to completing core courses, you'll have the opportunity to complete advanced practice electives in counselling, community development, or child and family welfare.
You'll benefit from a program created in consultation with professionals in the field. You'll learn the latest theories and practices, and undertake 600 hours of supervised practical placements in organisations such as not-for-profit, community service and private practice.
The 18-month Master of Social Work Studies is designed for people with a Bachelor of Human Services (or equivalent) and a professional practice portfolio that demonstrates Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) practice standards and code of ethics.
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Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Social worker (child protection)
Social worker (community development)
Social worker (correctional services)
Social worker (disability services)
Social worker (drug and alcohol services)
Social worker (health services)
Social worker (migrant and refugee services)
Social worker (private practice)
Social worker (youth work and youth justice)
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
